Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

The Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System is a versatile, software‑defined storage appliance engineered to optimize the deployment of scale‑out network‑attached storage for unstructured data. Designed to deliver enterprise performance with cost‑effective simplicity, the 3340 consolidates file services, data protection, and intelligent data management in a single, flexible platform. It is ideal for businesses seeking a scalable, future‑proof solution that can grow with their data needs while reducing total cost of ownership. Whether you're consolidating disparate NAS targets, modernizing file shares, or creating a unified storage backbone for unstructured data, the Veritas Access 3340 provides reliable access, streamlined administration, and robust data governance.

• Software‑defined scale‑out NAS/DAS: A unified appliance that blends traditional NAS capabilities with software‑defined storage economics, enabling seamless growth as unstructured data expands across your organization.
• Cost‑effective, scalable architecture: Built to maximize value with modular growth, you can start small and expand capacity and performance without disruptive forklift upgrades.
• Comprehensive data services in one platform: Policy‑driven provisioning, automatic tiering, snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery features to protect and optimize unstructured data.
• Multi‑protocol access for flexibility: Native support for common file protocols and integrations that allow teams to work wherever data resides, with consistent performance and security.
• Security, compliance, and governance: Enterprise‑grade encryption, access controls, auditing, and centralized management to meet demanding regulatory and corporate policies.

Technical Details of Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Deployment model: Software‑defined access storage appliance delivering NAS and DAS capabilities in a single hardware platform.
• Storage architecture: Scale‑out design that enables additional nodes or shelves to increase capacity and performance as demand grows.
• Protocols and access: NFS, SMB, and object storage access to support diverse workloads and legacy applications, with a unified management experience.
• Networking: Ethernet‑based connectivity with high‑speed interfaces to maximize throughput and reduce bottlenecks in busy environments.
• Hardware expandability: Modular drive bays and expansion options to accommodate growing data footprints and changing performance requirements.
• Data protection: Built‑in snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities to safeguard unstructured data across sites or cloud targets.
• Storage efficiency: Policies for data tiering and lifecycle management to optimize costs by moving inactive data to lower‑cost storage tiers.
• Security and governance: Encryption at rest and in transit, RBAC, auditing, and centralized policy enforcement for compliance.
• Management: Centralized, policy‑driven management with a user‑friendly interface and integration points for the broader Veritas software ecosystem.
• Compatibility and ecosystem: Designed to integrate with Veritas data protection and backup solutions for end‑to‑end data resilience.

how to install Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System

• Plan and prepare: Assess your current unstructured data workload, determine required capacity and performance, and decide on NAS, DAS, or hybrid deployment mode before hardware deployment.
• Rack, cabling, and power: Install the appliance in a suitable rack, connect network interfaces to your core network, and provide power and grounding per the hardware guide.
• Initial configuration: Power up the system and access the management console to configure the base network settings (IP address, gateway, DNS) and install the latest firmware or software‑defined storage image.
• License and services: Apply necessary licenses for NAS services, data protection features, and integration with your Veritas ecosystem, then enable required plugins or integrations.
• Create and provision storage resources: Define storage pools, file systems or shares, quotas, and access policies; configure protocols (NFS/SMB) and user permissions for teams and applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Veritas Access 3340 NAS/DAS Storage System? It is a turnkey, software‑defined storage appliance designed to deliver scalable NAS and DAS capabilities for unstructured data, with integrated data services, security, and management to simplify storage operations.
• What workloads is it best suited for? It excels for unstructured data workloads such as file shares, media libraries, research data, analytics assets, and other workloads that require scalable, policy‑driven storage with reliable data protection.
• Can it scale if data grows? Yes. The architecture is built for scale‑out growth, allowing additional nodes or expansion shelves to increase capacity and performance as requirements evolve.
• Which protocols are supported? The system provides multi‑protocol access, including common file protocols such as NFS and SMB, plus object storage integration for flexible data access across applications.
• What kind of data protection features are included? It includes snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities to protect data across on‑premises sites or between on‑prem and cloud targets.
• Is encryption and access control available? Yes. The platform supports encryption at rest and in transit, along with role‑based access control and auditing to meet security and compliance requirements.